start-llms
A complete guide to start and improve your LLM skills in 2026 with little background in the field and stay up-to-date with the latest news and state-of-the-art
What is start-llms?
A complete guide to start and improve your LLM skills in 2026 with little background in the field and stay up-to-date with the latest news and state-of-the-art techniques!
Overview of start-llms
What it is
This is a curated guide designed to help individuals with limited programming or machine learning backgrounds develop skills in Large Language Models (LLMs) and stay current with the field. It includes a collection of free resources such as YouTube videos, online courses, books, articles, podcasts, and practical projects, and is maintained on GitHub by louisfb01.
Key features
- All listed resources are free, except some optional paid online courses and books.
- The guide covers a range of topics from introductory terminology to advanced subjects like prompting, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and fine-tuning.
- It provides a structured path but notes there is no single required order; users can skip resources based on preference.
- The repository includes links to YouTube playlists, free courses, books, articles, and podcasts.
Use cases
This guide is intended for self-learners who want to start learning about LLMs from a beginner level, improve their existing knowledge, or stay updated with state-of-the-art techniques. It can be used as a reference for building practical skills through free online resources and practice.
Getting started
See the repository README for a detailed list of resources and suggested learning path. No install commands are provided as this is an informational guide.
License and pricing
The project is licensed under MIT. It is open source.
Based on the project's public README and repository metadata.
